SM Lab Co., Ltd. announced a placement of 6,182,111 common shares at an issue price of KRW 16,985 per share for gross proceeds of KRW 105,003,155,335 on July 20, 2023. The transaction will include participation from new investor, Kumyang Co., Ltd. for 6,182,111 shares for 86.10% stake. The method of capital increase is through third-party allocation.

The capital increase will be carried out in two tranches. First tranche of KRW 20,000,000,000 in expected on August 31, 2023 and the second tranche for the remaining amount on September 27, 2023.